Luna's Ongaku Go For February 2022!

Picking up after Ken and Gray, we’re down our second month in 2022, and we at Ongaku to You would like our readers to know what has been filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms with Apple Music being featured on this site.

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“Kimi ni Fureta Toki Kara” by Nissy

The first time I heard “Kimi ni Fureta Toki Kara”, I was immediately hooked by Nissy’s smooth vocals, the piano at the beginning, and the lyrics. Nissy always has songs that I love but this is the first one that has immediately pulled me in and I could not stop listening to it. “Kimi ni Fureta Toki Kara” reminds me of a R&B-Pop fuscion track with its slower composition and Nissy’s vocals have such a soothing feel to them that syncs perfectly. The chorus is catchy and you cannot help put sing and sway along to this track.

Check out “Kimi ni Fureta Toki Kara” here and the music video below.

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“Doreni Shiyokana (I Got Options)” by Awich

I always enjoy Awich’s music and “Doreni Shiyokana (I Got Options)” was a pleasant surprise as this track is a little more toned down than many previous ones such as “Gila Gila” and “Kuchi ni Dashite”. The beat in this track gives a reggae/hip-hop infused flavor with some pop; I love that the beat isn’t as “hard” as her other tracks giving off a unique feel. “Doreni Shiyokana (I Got Options)” does have some explicit lyrics, however, it does not take away from the song by any means plus it is very befitting of the lyrics as well. With the release of Queendom on March 4th, I am looking forward to what Awich has in store musically.

Check out “Doreni Shiyokana (I Got Options)” here and the music video below!

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“Ex-GIRLFRIEND/Lovers Again” by CRAZYBOY

I was pleasantly surprised to see that CRAZYBOY released a new album on January 21st of this year called HIP LIFE: POP LIFE. “Ex-GIRLFRIEND/Lovers Again” grabbed me with its opening piano and then transitioning into a heavy bass beat. I love CRAZYBOY’s deep vocals as he takes this track slower than his usual songs. The track is a nice fuscion of hip hop and pop, which can be heard when it goes from the first verse to the chorus, bringing a unique flavor to “Ex-GIRLFRIEND/Lovers Again”.

Check out “Ex-GIRLFRIEND/Lovers Again” here and the music video below!

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“Wake Me Up” by milet

I have been anticipating milet’s 2nd album since its announcement and it did not disappoint. “Wake Me Up” was used as one of the promotional tracks for visions and I fell in love instantly with its melody, lyrics, and milet’s vocals. I’m glad to see milet showing off her vocal range as the deepness in her voice isn’t as present but more poppy and fluid than usual. “Wake Me Up” is also more of an upbeat pop track and it really does wake me up, especially the chorus with its composition and easy to sing-a-long lyrics.

Check out “Wake Me Up” here and the music video below!

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“M.O.B” feat. JNKMN by Yayoi Daimon

As soon as Yayoi Daimon announced she would be releasing her first self produced EP, I was excited as she is an amazing artist and to create all of her own music is such an accomplishment. “M.O.B” feat. JNKMN is the lead track on My Own Boss - EP and hit everything I love about Yayoi Daimon. The composition is on point and fitting with the lyrics. Her words are relatable and fitting to Yayoi Daimon’s musical style. I want to point out how the opening of this song is ear catching as it carries a Latin influenced vibe. I also love how Yayoi uses her vocals and also raps in it, adding variety and uniqueness for a memorable track.

Check out “M.O.B” feat. JUNKMN here and the music video below!

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Gray's Ongaku Go For February 2022

Picking up after Ken and Luna, we’re down our first month in 2022, and we at Ongaku to You would like our readers to know what has been filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms with Apple Music being featured on this site.

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“Red Carpet” by GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE

I’ve had Up and Down on repeat since it dropped and thanks to songs like this that I can’t put down the album. So much fun that it keeps me coming back for more.

Check out “Red Carpet” here and the video below!

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“Be yourself” by Takaya Kawasaki

Takaya Kawasaki is a recent discovery of mine, and his latest track is awesome and fun to listen to. This light, fun track has put a big smile on my face and it has been one of the highlights in the past month.

Check out “Be yourself” here and the music video below!

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“Dakara So No Maeni” by lol

This really catchy track just dropped, and it is such a joy to be talking about my group again. It's nice to see lol can still drop tracks like this. As always, I’m excited to see what they do next. 

Check out “Dakara So No Maeni” here and the lyric video below!

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“Sangatsu Kokonoka” by Little Glee Monster

This track just dropped, but I feel like I should really highlight it. This is a bit different for Little Glee Monster since the song functions more like a solo track with the other girls just providing backup. Towards the end, they all sing for a bit, but still, this is mostly a solo song and it works really well.

Check out “Sangatsu Kokonoka” here and the music video below!

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“Santa Monica Lollipop” by FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE

Another song that just dropped, but this track is a lot of fun. I’m ready for summer and this song screams California sun, which sounds so nice right now. 

Check out “Santa Monica Lollipop” here and the music video below!

Ken's Ongaku Go For February 2022!

With the love-filled month of February passing us by, that means a brand-new Ongaku Go is here! We at OTY would like our readers to know what was filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms, with Apple Music featured on this site.

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“Midnight Pretenders feat Hikari” by Tokimeki Records

Originally done by the amazing vocalist Tomoko Aran, Tokimeki Records has been killing it once again with her updated renditions of classic J-pop tracks, and this was no different. While the original’s composition was ahead of its time, Tokimeki brings it to another modern level. Upon first listen I just fell in love with it and put it into my daily rotation immediately. Since I was first introduced to her last year, Tokimeki Records has been an artist I’ve loved, but she never got a chance to shine. I feel that 2022 will be her year, especially with the nostalgic feeling towards the City Pop genre on the rise as well.

Be sure to check out the lyric video for “Midnight Pretenders feat Hikari” below along with the song here!

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“Watashi, Kekkon Surukamo” By This is LAST and Junwaidan

While this is my first introduction to Junwaidan, This is LAST has been killing it lately with their 2021 string of releases. Now, “Watashi, Kekkon Surukamo” is an amazing release really shows off how talented they are. While it might not be shaking up the box of standard rock in Japan, I absolutely needed it during my trips to LA. The high-energy composition is something I needed during the high-paced things I was doing during my ventures. With this strong release by This is LAST in the books, I can see that 2022 will be their breakout year.

Check out the lyric video below along with track here!

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“Yuki Kagerou” by Midori Oka

My Enka Queen Midori Oka has finally released a lot of stuff digitally internationally, and I absolutely love it. With “Yuki Kagerou” being the first single available, this would be a must in my rotation. While Enka isn’t my forte genre, I absolutely loved my time listening to this release and can’t wait to see what other Enka songs and artists will be making their digital debuts. I absolutely can’t wait to hear more from Oka in the future, especially now that I’m able to easily listen to it.

Be sure to check out the track here!

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“Dude” by Polkadot Stingray

While 2021 was a kind of slow year for Polkadot Stingray, if Dude has anything to tell about their upcoming year, I personally can’t wait to see how it unfolds. While not the most outlandish composition they’ve done, I have absolute respect for it, and it’s a solid base to build on. Polkadot Stingray is a group that I would love to see on the rebound in 2022, and with “Dude” I think they can do that.

Check out the music video for “Dude” below along with the song here!

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“Sparkle” by Ikuta Lilas

While a solo female vocalist was the last thing that I would think I’d be adding into my Ongaku Go, “Sparkle” is an amazing track more people need to listen to. Everything from Ikuta’s vocals to the composition was absolutely amazing and drew me in upon every listen. While I was somewhat introduced to her via Fujifabric’s single “Tarinai Sukunai”, “Sparkle” changed my mind about this vocalist. I will definitely be anticipating her upcoming releases.

Be sure to check out the lyric video for “Sparkle” below along with the track here!

Gray's Ongaku Go For January 2022

Picking up after Ken and Luna, we’re down our first month in 2022, and we at Ongaku to You would like our readers to know what has been filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms with Apple Music being featured on this site.

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“Boyfriend” by Shirose

My boy Shirose is on one hell of a streak with his latest releases. “Romeo & Juliet &” dominated my playlists at the end of the year and “Boyfriend” has taken its place. This is a fun song that I really enjoy. I will warn you the music video is a bit suggestive, but that is just Shirose at this point. Still, this is a fantastic song.

Check out “Boyfriend” here and the music video below!

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“liveDevil” by Da-ICE

I waited with bated breath for this song to drop at the end of the year. I’ve been a fan of it since I first heard it back in September. So the wait for it was rough, but with glee, it finally dropped at the end of the year and I play this song constantly. Da-ICE just kill this song and this is quickly becoming one of my favorite openings for Kamen Rider.

Check out “liveDevil” here and the music video below!

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“Make Me Better” by Generation from EXILE TRIBE

This track has been on repeat since I heard it at the Kohaku. My word, I just love everything about this song. Really, their whole Up & Down album is fantastic, but I always start with “Make Me Better” which I’m not changing anytime soon.

Check out “Make Me Better” here and the music video below!

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“Snow White Girl” by The Beat Garden

The Beat Garden just dropped their album Afterglow and I was reminded of how good their song “Snow White Girl” is. I loved this song when it originally dropped and to be reminded of it was a nice way to kick off the new year. Their whole album is fantastic but “Snow White Girl” still stands out above the rest for me.

Check out “Snow White Girl” here and the music video below!

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“We Just Don’t Care” by ONE N’ ONLY

ONE N’ ONLY can be a really talented vocal group when they want to be and “We Just Don’t Care” really shows off their amazing vocals. This is a fantastic track and one I just can’t stop listening to. 

Check out “We Just Don’t Care” here and the music video below!

Luna's Ongaku Go for January 2022!

Picking up after Ken, we’re down our first month in 2022 and we at Ongaku to You would like our readers to know what has been filling our ears for the past month. Each track is available across all digital music streaming platforms with Apple Music being featured on this site.

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“Come & Talk 2 Me” feat. B.I.G.JOE by JASMINE

JASMINE released her new album Re:Me on January 15th, which I had been anticipating since it was first announced and it did not disappoint. Out of all the fantastic tracks “Come & Talk 2 Me” feat. B.I.GJOE has had my ear the most. The beats are catchy and pull you in from the moment the song starts with its 90s R&B style. “Come & Talk 2 Me” reminds me of a fusion track between old school & current R&B. JASMINE’s vocals fit perfectly with this track, letting it flow together. B.I.GJOE lends his rap to this song making for a fluid collaboration with JASMINE. This is the type of song you could either kick back and chill to or have a nice slow club dance too.

Check out “Come & Talk 2 Me” here and the music video below!

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“Bushido” by Good Gas & JP THE WAVY

I have got into JP THE WAVY’s music as of lately, especially with all the releases he has dropped lately. “Bushido”, which was featured on the F9 soundtrack and in the movie, caught me off guard with how much I love this track. “Bushido” is a great track to introduce a Western audience to current Japanese Hip-hop as it features JP THE WAVY’s western style rap, with a combination of Eastern and Western beats. It delivers the chill style I enjoy in my rap with a good rhythm and flow. My only issue is the autotune in the rap that comes in waves, however, that is one of JP THE WAVY’s signatures and he makes it work.

Check out “Bushido” here and the music video below!

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“BESTIE” by CREAM

“BESTIE” released in November of last year and has been on my playlist since release. It did not make my best of the year list but I have been continuously listening to it throughout the month. “BESTIE” is a personal song for CREAM and that is one of the reasons I love it so much. The lyrics are specific to Minami and Staxx-T and talking about each other, their “besties”. You can hear in the lyrics that they created this track together. The beats work perfect making it a fun Hip-hop style track, the chorus is overly catchying and easy to sing-a-long too. “BESTIE” is the type of track that inspires you to create a song or poem about your bestie.

Check out “BESTIE” here and the music video below!

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“23” by eill

“23” is the perfect follow up to the track “20” by eill that came out on her indie debut album SPOTLIGHT. This is the perfect time for eill to release “23” as she is releasing her first major debut album PALETTE on February 3rd. This track is more pop-rock based then her previous track “20” and shows how eill has grown as an artist an a person. I love the change in style, her vocals are on point, the lyrics speak to you. This is a perfect display of an artist growing with her music (or her music growing with her). “23” is one of my favorite releases by eill of 2021 and has me looking forward to her major debut more than ever.

Check out “23” here and the music video below!

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“Shutter” by Yuuri

With the relase of Yuuri’s debut album Ichi, I have immersed myself in Yuuri’s music this month. I remember when “Shutter” released and I enjoyed the track, however, going back and listening to it again made me fall head over heels for it. “Shutter” has easily moved up in my favorite tracks by Yuuri. His vocals are on point to a tee, the composition is beautiful, and the lyrics are relatable. “Shutter” is also an easy track to sing-a-long too as well. Yuuri utilizes his vocals to his full potiential, showcasing the talent he has as an artist and what he has developed over the years.

Check out “Shutter” here and the music video below!